The VISES of Garage Journal

[ed4banger]

Finishing this double swivel up, still needs a little spindle work, but moving on to something else for a while.

 

[gman007]

Finishing this double swivel up, still needs a little spindle work, but moving on to something else for a while.

Ed
Well done, looks great. The vise seems to be in exceptional shape too. Those jaw inserts are in mint condition and vise seems to be have been rarely used.

 

[ed4banger]

Ed
Well done, looks great. The vise seems to be in exceptional shape too. Those jaw inserts are in mint condition and vise seems to be have been rarely used.

Thanks, it was lightly used I think. Jaws were clogged with copper, so had to remove all that material, so thinking mostly used with soft jaws.

 

[BeardedOne]

The struggle is real.

 

[davethorik]

Thanks, it was lightly used I think. Jaws were clogged with copper, so had to remove all that material, so thinking mostly used with soft jaws.

Also interesting as it is relatively new...since its a Union Parker, that places it mid 50s to mid 70s. I had no idea they kept making that style until then. Also nice resto!

 

[davethorik]

Also just spotted this little guy on Craigslist (not mine)...can't be very common...

Prentiss no. 27...3.5" jaw, double swiveling coachmakers vise...

https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/tls/d/vintage-vise-prentissjaws/6752735114.html

 

[zoomieport]

Swivel Jaw Wilton's...

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[ed4banger]

Also interesting as it is relatively new...since its a Union Parker, that places it mid 50s to mid 70s. I had no idea they kept making that style until then. Also nice resto!

I have reason to believe by some indicia on the vise it may have been made in '68. Not sure of that.

 

[Smitty]

Also just spotted this little guy on Craigslist (not mine)...can't be very common...

Prentiss no. 27...3.5" jaw, double swiveling coachmakers vise...

https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/tls/d/vintage-vise-prentissjaws/6752735114.html

This is from an 1895 catalog. Ohio is 2,000 miles away. Sigh!


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[gman007]

Swivel Jaw Wilton's...

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Wow!! Nice!! What are you trying to do to us? Kills us by envy?

Any man would be lucky to own one and here you are with three of them

 

[va.grouseman]

Swivel Jaw Wilton's...

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[Absalom]

Ended up going with the Yost FSV.

 

[Smitty]

Vintage vises in their natural habitat.


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[gman007]

Vintage vises in their natural habitat.

Very nice! All of them seem to be Prentiss.

 

[Smitty]

Very nice! All of them seem to be Prentiss.

Except for the first one, Prentiss handles don’t bend.lol

 

[Smitty]

This was my first 6” vise as well as my very first Prentiss vise.Its a Prentiss vise no. 518 it weighs in at 125 lbs.


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[PureLeaf]

The static and dynamic body look in amazing shape, but both of those jaws look pretty worrisome?

 

[JohnRork]

Some of of the best vises were made by Athol/Starrett and Reed. (This is coming from a guy that likes Parkers...) Others that have restored both brands will probably ring in as back this up. This is based on overall quality, and more importantly, fit of the slide & jaws.

Something you will need to consider is size, and jaw type (Smooth, lightly serrated, heavy serrations)

Is a swivel base a necessity?

How about a swivel static jaw?

Thank you very much for the advice. I would prefer a swivel base but it's certainly not necessary. Size is a 4" at least. Thanks again

 

[_vin_]

Picked this bad boy up Saturday. Had to carry this thing 1/4 mile to my car. I initially thought it wasn’t a big deal lol. The jaws are smooth, handle has a slight bend, but opens smoothly.

 

[JohnRork]

Check out this thread if you haven’t already:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=252830

There are lots of great options out there. Off the cuff, a Prentiss Bulldog would be a great choice. I have been on the lookout for one myself.

That's an awesome thread! Thanks a ton. I've bookmarked it and this one.

 

[JohnRork]

where r u?

I've updated my profile. Silverdale, Washington

 

[Smitty]

The static and dynamic body look in amazing shape, but both of those jaws look pretty worrisome?

They’re not as bad as they seem from the end view. The static jaw is tight. The dynamic seems like it was fiddled with over the years.


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[MayerMR]

This is from an 1895 catalog. Ohio is 2,000 miles away. Sigh!


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I'm talking to the guy about this vise actually, and it apparently it's had a repair in the past that isn't readily apparent from the pics. He's going to send me some additional photos.

 

[kwoswalt99]

I'm talking to the guy about this vise actually, and it apparently it's had a repair in the past that isn't readily apparent from the pics. He's going to send me some additional photos.

Yeah the slide was split in half.

 

[Smitty]

I'm talking to the guy about this vise actually, and it apparently it's had a repair in the past that isn't readily apparent from the pics. He's going to send me some additional photos.

Hopefully it’s minor

 

[Smitty]

Yeah the slide was split in half.

What a shame. This just came up near me. It’s listed as used (normal wear). I’ve seen trumpets with less brass.


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[chrisnazzy]

Swivel Jaw Wilton's...

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Zoomie, I'm surprised you haven't been trying to get member Crotalusatrox to sell you the 6" Wilton SJ he recently acquired and fixed up.

Here's a pic in case you missed it.

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[chrisnazzy]

I'm talking to the guy about this vise actually, and it apparently it's had a repair in the past that isn't readily apparent from the pics. He's going to send me some additional photos.

Looks like a huge braze or weld job!

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[JonDick13926]

3.5" on left and 8" on right. Have the opportunity to buy a 6" like these two for $40, but it's in the same cosmetic condition as the 8" pictured here is. Plan to eventually clean and repaint at least the 8".

 

[MayerMR]

Ended up going with the Yost FSV.

Why do we only see one vise in the picture? Looks like you stumbled into the wrong thread...

That's an awesome thread! Thanks a ton. I've bookmarked it and this one.

Haha, John thinks he's going to only have one vise with that $300 budget. John, 6 mos from now you'll be cursing the day you found this thread. The first vise is the "free taste". All the vises after are only a shorter and shorter term fix.

What a shame. This just came up near me. It’s listed as used (normal wear).

I’ve seen trumpets with less brass.
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Holy ****. Normal wear? Maybe in the middle of a war zone.

 

[MayerMR]

Looks like a huge braze or weld job!

Yes, unfortunately it was a pretty extensive break. The seller has been very honest about the break from the very get-go though. Seems to be a super honest guy. I hope he's able to find a new home for it.

 

[Asport]

For those of you close to New Bedford MA

A couple of 6" Reeds looks like older 4C's
https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/au...0344/lot-1413ad8b-6ac1-4a7c-85e4-a99300e51f63

https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/au...0344/lot-259e0d57-2d92-4c0e-88d5-a99300e51f63

A Columbian 6"
https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/au...0344/lot-9d5c1483-d4c8-4cbf-88bb-a99300e51f63

A 8" beat Wilton Tradesman
https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/au...0344/lot-204fb5b5-7926-4767-a22d-a99300e51f63

 

[thin_concrete]

For those of you close to New Bedford MA

A couple of 6" Reeds looks like older 4C's
https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/au...0344/lot-1413ad8b-6ac1-4a7c-85e4-a99300e51f63

https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/au...0344/lot-259e0d57-2d92-4c0e-88d5-a99300e51f63

A Columbian 6"
https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/au...0344/lot-9d5c1483-d4c8-4cbf-88bb-a99300e51f63

A 8" beat Wilton Tradesman
https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/au...0344/lot-204fb5b5-7926-4767-a22d-a99300e51f63

Thanks for the head’s up.

 

[Smitty]

It was an interesting morning. I picked up this Wilton Cadet 8135 with 3 1/2” jaws for $50. The guy also had an old Reed 104 that’s in great condition for $40.


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[gman007]

It was an interesting morning. I picked up this Wilton Cadet 8135 with 3 1/2” jaws for $50. The guy also had an old Reed 104 that’s in great condition for $40.

Smitty
As someone already stated you are killing it.

In other news, NASA has detected that ground in So Cal is sinking at an alarming rate of several inches a day. The cause of sinking seems to be mysterious rapid accumulation of heavy cast iron objects at a certain location. So far authorities have not been able to determine who is responsible for the rapid accumulation but are seeking help from GJ experts.

 

[Smitty]

Smitty
As someone already stated you are killing it.

In other news, NASA has detected that ground in So Cal is sinking at an alarming rate of several inches a day. The cause of sinking seems to be mysterious rapid accumulation of heavy cast iron objects at a certain location. So far authorities have not been able to determine who is responsible for the rapid accumulation but are seeking help from GJ experts.

Lol, good one. Waterfront property in Vegas could soon be a reality.

 

[MissileBear]

Lol, good one. Waterfront property in Vegas could soon be a reality.

**Arizona Bay.....for all you Tool fans....

Going to look at a big vise tonight - seller is being weird though and wants me to come and look at it because he "doesn't have time to take pictures or answer questions in email, but it's at least 100 pounds". Says jaw width is 6 3/4".

Very curious to see what it is....wants $75, so it might be a steal if it is in fact that big.

 

[MayerMR]

**Arizona Bay.....for all you Tool fans....

Going to look at a big vise tonight - seller is being weird though and wants me to come and look at it because he "doesn't have time to take pictures or answer questions in email, but it's at least 100 pounds". Says jaw width is 6 3/4".

Very curious to see what it is....wants $75, so it might be a steal if it is in fact that big.

Take a billy club with you...

 

[gman007]

**Arizona Bay.....for all you Tool fans....

Going to look at a big vise tonight - seller is being weird though and wants me to come and look at it because he "doesn't have time to take pictures or answer questions in email, but it's at least 100 pounds". Says jaw width is 6 3/4".

Very curious to see what it is....wants $75, so it might be a steal if it is in fact that big.

MB
100+ is too light for a nearly 7” American vise and too heavy for Chinese junk. Why can’t the seller at least tell you the brand and model number or at least just brand name?

Be careful, the whole thing sounds a bit fishy.

 

[Smitty]

**Arizona Bay.....for all you Tool fans....



Going to look at a big vise tonight - seller is being weird though and wants me to come and look at it because he "doesn't have time to take pictures or answer questions in email, but it's at least 100 pounds". Says jaw width is 6 3/4".



Very curious to see what it is....wants $75, so it might be a steal if it is in fact that big.

Just sayin.


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